STEM,FLUID VALVE
This is a total small business set-aside opportunity for manufacturing stems for a size 8-inch ball valve, with the Navy supplying the raw material (NSN 1H9510-01-495-9538X2) to the successful bidder. The stems must be manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA drawings and specifications, using ASTM-B348 Grade 23 titanium or SAE-AMS-4931, with no weld repair of titanium parts permitted. The item is designated SPECIAL EMPHASIS Level I material, requiring a quality system per ISO-9001, material traceability and certifications, and Government source inspection. The resulting contract will be DO-rated under DPAS, requires access to NOFORN/Naval Nuclear Propulsion information (with a security agreement for drawings), and will be awarded bilaterally with past performance considered. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.